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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
14 CFR Part 71

[Airspace Docket No. 94-AEA-09]

 

Modification of Class D Airspace and Establishment of Class E 
Airspace; Various Locations, State of Pennsylvania

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This action modifies the Class D airspace areas at Erie, PA, 
Harrisburg, Capital City Airport, PA, Harrisburg International Airport, 
PA, North Philadelphia, PA, and Williamsport, PA, by amending the 
areas' effective hours to coincide with the associated control tower's 
hours of operation. This action also establishes Class E airspace at 
these areas when the associated control tower is closed. Additionally, 
this action establishes Class E airspace areas at Lancaster, PA, and 
Reading, PA. Presently, these areas are designated as Class D airspace 
when the associated control tower is in operation. However, controlled 
airspace to the surface is needed when the control tower located at 
this location is closed. The intended effect of this action is to 
clarify when two-way radio communication with these air traffic control 
towers is required and to provide adequate Class E airspace for 
instrument approaches when these control towers are closed. 
Furthermore, minor technical amendments are being made to the Bradford, 
PA, and Du Bois, PA Class E airspace areas to reflect the operational 
hours of the associated Flight Service Station.

DATES: EFFECTIVE DATE: 0901 U.T.C. December 8, 1994.

    Comment Date: Comments must be received on or before October 10, 
1994.

ADDRESSES: Send comments on the rule in triplicate to: Manager, Air 
Traffic Division, AEA-500, Airspace Docket Number 94-AEA-09, F.A.A. 
Eastern Region, Fitzgerald Federal Building # 111, John F. Kennedy 
International Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430. An informal docket may 
also be examined during normal business hours at the address listed 
above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Frank Jordan, Airspace Specialist, 
System Management Branch, AEA-530, F.A.A. Eastern Region, Fitzgerald 
Federal Building # 111, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica, 
New York 11430; telephone: (718) 553-0857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Request for Comments on the Rule

    Although this action is a final rule, and was not preceded by 
notice and public procedure, comments are invited on the rule. This 
rule will become effective on the date specified in the DATES section. 
However, after the review of any comments, and if the FAA finds that 
further changes are appropriate, it will initiate rulemaking 
proceedings to extend the effective date of the rule or to amend the 
regulation.
    Comments that provide the factual basis supporting the views and 
suggestions presented are particularly helpful in evaluating the 
effects of the rule, and in determining whether additional rulemaking 
is required. Comments are specifically invited on the overall 
regulatory, aeronautical, economic, environmental, and energy-related 
aspects of the rule which might suggest the need to modify the rule.

The Rule

    This amendment to part 71 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 
CFR part 71) modifies the Class D airspace areas at Harrisburg, Capital 
City Airport, PA, Harrisburg International Airport, PA, Erie, PA, North 
Philadelphia, PA, and Williamsport, PA, by amending the areas' 
effective hours to coincide with the associated control tower's hours 
of operation. This action also establishes Class E airspace at these 
areas when the associated control tower is closed. Prior to Airspace 
Reclassification, an airport traffic area (ATA) and a control zone (CZ) 
existed at these airports. However, Airspace Reclassification, 
effective September 16, 1993, discontinued the use of the term 
``airport traffic area'' and ``control zone,'' replacing them with the 
designation ``Class D airspace.'' The former CZ's were continuous, 
while the former ATA's were contingent upon the operation of the 
associated air traffic control tower. The consolidation of the ATA and 
CZ into a single Class D airspace designation makes it necessary to 
modify the effective hours of the Class D airspace to coincide with the 
control tower's hours of operation. This action also establishes Class 
E airspace during the hours the control tower is closed. Additionally, 
this action establishes Class E airspace areas at Lancaster, PA, and 
Reading, PA. Currently, this airspace is designated as Class D when the 
associated control tower is in operation. Nevertheless, controlled 
airspace to the surface is needed for IFR operations at Lancaster, PA, 
and Reading, PA, when the control towers are closed. The intended 
effect of this action is to clarify when two-way radio communication 
with these air traffic control towers is required and to provide 
adequate Class E airspace for instrument approach procedures when these 
control towers are closed. As noted in the Airspace Reclassification 
Final Rule, published in the Federal Register on December 17, 1991, 
airspace at an airport with a part-time control tower should be 
designated as a Class D airspace area when the control tower is in 
operation, and as a Class E airspace area when the control tower is 
closed (56 FR 65645). Furthermore, the Class E airspace areas at 
Bradford, PA, and Du Bois, PA, are being revised to reflect the hours 
of the associated Flight Service Station.
    The coordinates for this airspace docket are based on North 
American Datum 83. Class D and E airspace designations are published in 
Paragraphs 5000, 6002, and 6004, respectively, of FAA Order 7400.9B 
dated July 8, 1994, and effective September 16, 1994, which is 
incorporated by reference in 14 CFR 71.1. The Class D and E airspace 
designations listed in this document will be published subsequently in 
the Order. Under the circumstances presented, the FAA concludes that 
there is an immediate need to modify these Class D and establish these 
Class E airspace areas in order to promote the safe and efficient 
handling of air traffic in these areas. Therefore, I find that notice 
and public procedures under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) are impracticable and 
contrary to the public interest.
    The FAA has determined that this regulation only involves an 
established body of technical regulations for which frequent and 
routine amendments are necessary to keep them operationally current. It 
therefore--(1) is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under 
Executive Order 12866; (2) is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT 
Regulatory Policies and Procedures (44 FR 11034; February 26, 1979); 
and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the 
anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that 
will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is 
certified that this rule will not have a significant economic impact on 
a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

    Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (Air).

Adoption of the Amendment

    In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation 
Administration amends 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

PART 71--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 71 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. app. 1348(a), 1354(a), 1510; Executive 
Order 10854; 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959-1963 Comp., p. 389; 49 U.S.C. 
106(g); 14 CFR 11.69.


Sec. 71.1   [Amended]

    2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of the Federal 
Aviation Administration Order 7400.9B, Airspace Designations and 
Reporting Points, dated June 18, 1994, and effective September 16, 
1994, is amended as follows:

Paragraph 5000--General.

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AEA PA D Erie, PA [Revised]

Erie International Airport, PA
    (Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)
Erie VORTAC
    (Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,200 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International 
Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the specific 
dates and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA D Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [Revised]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,800 feet MSL and within a 4-mile radius of Capital City Airport, 
excluding the portion that coincides with the Harrisburg 
International Airport, PA, Class D airspace east of the direct lines 
described as follows: a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat. 
40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said 
point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City, 
PA, 4-mile radius. This Class D airspace area is effective during 
the specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA D Harrisburg International Airport, PA [Revised]

Harrisburg International Airport, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.11'36'' N., long. 76 deg.45'48'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,800 feet MSL within a 4.3-mile radius of the Harrisburg 
International Airport and within a 6.1-mile radius of the center of 
the airport extending clockwise from a 228 deg. bearing to a 
293 deg. bearing from the airport and within a 5.7-mile radius of 
the center of the airport extending clockwise from a 005 deg. 
bearing to a 033 deg. bearing from the airport and within a 6.1-mile 
radius of the center of the airport extending clockwise from a 
033 deg. bearing to a 098 deg. bearing from the airport and within 
1.8 miles each side of the extended centerline of Harrisburg 
International Airport Runway 13 extending from the southeast end of 
Runway 13 to 5.3 miles southeast of the southeast end of Runway 13; 
excluding the portion that coincides with the Harrisburg Capital 
City Airport, PA, Class D airspace area west of direct lines 
described as follows: a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat. 
40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said 
point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg International 
Airport 4.3-mile radius and a line bearing 191 deg. from a point at 
lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N., long. 76 deg.48'23'' W., extending from said 
point to the point of intersection with the Harrisburg International 
Airport 4.3-mile radius.
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AEA PA D North Philadelphia, PA [Revised]

Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.04'55'' N., long. 75 deg.00'39'' W.)
Warminster NAWC
     (Lat. 40 deg.11'57'' N., long. 75 deg.03'58'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
2,600 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia 
Airport extending clockwise from a 030 deg. bearing 252 deg. bearing 
from the airport and within a 5.3-mile radius of the Northeast 
Philadelphia Airport extending clockwise from a 252 deg. bearing to 
a 030 deg. bearing from the airport, excluding the north portion 
subtended by a chord drawn between the points of intersection of the 
5.3-mile radius with that portion of the Willow Grove, PA, Class D 
airspace area centered on Warminster NAWC. This Class D airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA D Williamsport, PA [Revised]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA
    (Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface to and including 
3,000 feet MSL within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming 
County Airport. This Class D airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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Paragraph 6002--Class E airspace areas designated as a surface area 
for an airport.

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AEA PA E2 Bradford, PA [Revised]

Bradford Regional Airport, PA
     (Lat. 41 deg.48'11'' N., long. 78 deg.38'24'' W.)
Bradford VORTAC
    (Lat. 41 deg.47'11'' N., long. 78 deg.37'10'' W.)

    Within a 4.3-mile radius of the Bradford Regional Airport and 
within 3.1 miles each side of the Bradford VORTAC 135 deg. radial 
extending from the VORTAC to 8.7 miles southeast of the VORTAC. This 
Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and 
times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective 
date and time will thereafter be continuously published in the 
Airport/Facility Directory.
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AEA PA E2 Du Bois, PA [Revised]

Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport, Du Bois, PA
    (Lat. 41 deg.10'42'' N., long. 78 deg.53'55'' W.)
Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport Northeast Localizer Course OM
    (Lat. 41 deg.13'11'' N., long. 78 deg.48'08'' W.)
Clarion VORTAC
    (Lat. 41 deg.08'47'' N., long. 79 deg.27'29'' W.)

    Within a 4-mile radius of Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport and 
within 2.6 miles each side of the Du Bois-Jefferson County Airport 
ILS localizer northeast course, extending from the 4-mile radius to 
7.4 miles northeast of the OM and within 2.2 miles each side of the 
Clarion VORTAC 086 deg. radial, extending from the 4-mile radius 
zone to 20 miles east of the VORTAC and within 2.2 miles each side 
of a 242 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 41 deg.10'30'' N., long. 
78 deg.54'29'' W., extending from said point to 4.8 miles southwest 
of said point. This class E airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be continuously 
published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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AEA PA E2 Erie, PA [New]

Erie International Airport, PA
    (Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)
Erie VORTAC
    (Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Erie International Airport; and that 
airspace extending upward from the surface extending northeast of 
the 4.2-mile radius from within 4 miles northwest of the Erie VORTAC 
054 deg. radial to 3.5 miles southeast of the Erie ILS localizer 
northeast course then extending southwest from a point located along 
the Erie localizer northeast course 9.2 miles NE of lat. 
42 deg.07'30'' N., long. 80 deg.05'36'' W., to the 4.2-mile radius. 
This Class E airspace area is effective during the specific dates 
and times established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The 
effective date and time will thereafter be continuously published in 
the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA E2 Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [New]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

    Within a 4-mile radius of Capital City Airport, excluding the 
portion that coincides with the Harrisburg International Airport, 
PA, Class D airspace west of the direct lines described as follows: 
a line bearing 028 deg. from a point at lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N., 
long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said point to the point of 
intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City, PA, 4-mile radius and 
a line bearing 191 deg. from a point at lat. 40 deg.12'23'' N., 
long. 76 deg.48'37'' W., extending from said point to the point of 
intersection with the Harrisburg Capital City, PA, 4-mile radius; 
and that airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
each side of the extended centerline of Capital City Airport Runway 
26 extending from the west end of Runway 26 to 7.2 miles west of the 
west end of Runway 26. This Class E airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA E2 Lancaster, PA [New]

Lancaster Airport, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.07'18'' N., long. 76 deg.17'46'' W.)
Lancaster VORTAC
    (Lat. 40 deg.07'12'' N., long. 76 deg.17'29'' W.)

    Within a 4.1-mile radius of Lancaster Airport; and that airspace 
extending upward from the surface within 2.7 miles each side of 
Lancaster VORTAC 260 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4 
miles west of the VORTAC and within 2.7 miles each side of the 
Lancaster VORTAC 128 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 7.4 
miles southeast of the VORTAC and within 1.8 miles each side of the 
Lancaster VORTAC 055 deg. radial extending from the VORTAC to 4.4 
miles northeast of the VORTAC. This Class E airspace area is 
effective during the specific dates and times established in advance 
by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter 
be continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *

AEA PA E2 North Philadelphia, PA [New]

Northeast Philadelphia Airport, Philadelphia, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.04'55'' N., long. 75 deg.00'39'' W.)
Warminster NAWC
    (Lat. 40 deg.11'57'' N., Long. 75 deg.03'58'' W.)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Northeast Philadelphia Airport 
extending clockwise from a 030 deg. bearing to a 252 deg. bearing 
from the airport and within a 5.3-mile radius of the Northeast 
Philadelphia Airport extending clockwise from a 252 deg. bearing to 
a 030 deg. bearing from the airport, excluding the north portion 
subtended by a chord drawn between the points of intersection of the 
5.3-mile radius with that portion of the Willow Grove, PA, Class D 
airspace area centered on Warminster NAWC. This Class E airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
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AEA PA E2 Reading, PA [New]

Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field, Reading, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.22'42'' N., long. 75 deg.57'55'' W.)
SHAPP OM
    (Lat. 40 deg.18'23'' N., long. 75 deg.56'59'' W.)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz 
Field extending clockwise from a 160 deg. bearing to a 030 deg. 
bearing from the airport and within a 4.8-mile radius of Reading 
Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field Airport extending clockwise from a 
030 deg. bearing to a 160 deg. bearing from the airport; and that 
airspace extending upward from the surface within 4 miles each side 
of the Reading Regional/Carl A. Spaatz Field ILS localizer south 
course extending from the 4.2-mile radius and 4.8-mile radius to 7.4 
miles south of the SHAPP OM and within 3.5 miles each side of a 
161 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 40 deg.22'32'' N., long. 
75 deg.57'56'' W., extending from said point to 7.4 miles south and 
within 2.2 miles each side of a 301 deg. bearing from a point at 
lat. 40 deg.23'00'' N., long. 75 deg.58'41'' W., extending from said 
point to 5.2 miles northwest of said point and within 1.8 miles each 
side of a 352 deg. bearing from a point at lat. 40 deg.23'06'' N., 
long. 75 deg.57'47'' W., extending from said point to 4 miles north 
of said point. This Class E airspace area is effective during the 
specific dates and times established in advance by a Notice to 
Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be published 
continuously in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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AEA PA E2 Williamsport, PA [New]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA
    (Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

    Within a 4.2-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County 
Airport; and that airspace extending upward from the surface within 
a 7-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending 
clockwise from a 270 deg. bearing to a 312 deg. bearing from the 
airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming 
Airport extending clockwise from a 312 deg. bearing to a 350 deg. 
bearing from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of 
Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise from a 
004 deg. bearing to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport and within 
3.5 miles south of the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport east 
localizer course extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport 
east to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport. This Class E airspace 
area is effective during the specific dates and times established in 
advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will 
thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/Facility 
Directory.
* * * * *

Paragraph 6004--Class E airspace areas designated as an extension 
to a Class D surface area

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AEA PA E4 Erie, PA [Revised]

Erie International Airport, PA
    (Lat. 42 deg.04'55'' N., long. 80 deg.10'34'' W.)
Erie VORTAC
    (Lat. 42 deg.01'03'' N., long. 80 deg.17'34'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface extending 
northeast of the Erie International Airport 4.2-mile radius from 
within 4 miles northwest of the Erie VORTAC 054 deg. radial to 3.5 
miles southeast of the Erie ILS localizer northeast course then 
extending southwest from a point located along the Erie localizer 
northeast course 9.2 miles NE of lat. 42 deg.07'30'' N., long. 
80 deg.05'36'' W., to the 4.2-mile radius of the airport. This Class 
E airspace area is effective during the specific dates and times 
established in advance by a Notice to Airmen. The effective date and 
time will thereafter be continuously published in the Airport/
Facility Directory.
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AEA PA E4 Harrisburg Capital City Airport, PA [Revised]

Capital City Airport, Harrisburg, PA
    (Lat. 40 deg.13'01'' N., long. 76 deg.51'05'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within 1.8 miles 
each side of the extended centerline of Capital City Airport Runway 
26 extending from the west end of Runway 26 to 7.2 miles west of the 
west end of Runway 26. This Class E airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
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AEA PA E4 Williamsport, PA [Revised]

Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport, Williamsport, PA
    (Lat. 41 deg.14'31'' N., long. 76 deg.55'18'' W.)

    That airspace extending upward from the surface within a 7-mile 
radius of Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise 
from a 270 deg. bearing to a 312 deg. bearing from the airport and 
within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-Lycoming Airport 
extending clockwise from a 312 deg. bearing to a 350 deg. bearing 
from the airport and within an 11.3-mile radius of Williamsport-
Lycoming County Airport extending clockwise from a 004 deg. bearing 
to a 099 deg. bearing from the airport and within 3.5 miles south of 
the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport east localizer course 
extending from the 4.2-mile radius of the airport east to a 099 deg. 
bearing from the airport. This Class E airspace area is effective 
during the specific dates and times established in advance by a 
Notice to Airmen. The effective date and time will thereafter be 
continuously published in the Airport/Facility Directory.
* * * * *
    Issued in Jamaica, New York, on August 22, 1994.
John S. Walker,
Manager, Air Traffic Division.
[FR Doc. 94-21976 Filed 9-6-94; 8:45 am]
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